4th Feb 2026 - Invitation to attend the meeting to hear Dianne Dempsey (see details below)
24th Feb 2026 - Lawn Bowls evening with RC of Bendigo South.
19th - 23rd March 2026 Barham weekend. Phone 5453 2553 to book a site/cabin and say you are from Rotary.
27th - 29th March 2026 - D9800 Multi District Impact Summit @ Horsham
Welcome to Issue 27 (2025-26) of our weekly bulletin. Find out about our upcoming events, our guest speakers, what we covered during the last meeting and more!
Can't make our meeting in person please join us via Zoom:
Opportunities to volunteer -for non-Rotarian friends and volunteers:
* Upcoming BBQs - Contact Kevin - 0428 996 619
Meeting Roster
Week 3
21-Jan
28-Jan
4-Feb
11-Feb
Speaker
Australia Day Activities update
And
Paul Henderson
No Meeting
Di Dempsey
Author of “Saving Dragons” (The Life of Russell Jack)
Abbey Brown
Carers Victoria
Meeting Location
Peppergreen Farm
Peppergreen Farm
Peppergreen Farm
Peppergreen Farm
Chair
Doug Lougoon
Stan Hendy
Chris Purton
Computer
Allie Lyall
Ted Gretgrix
Toni Carrington
Set-Up 6.45am & pack up
Stew Annan
Adrian Schoo
John Cannon
Welcome, raffle & roaming microphone
Adrian Schoo
Brian Hodge
Stew Annan
Co-President's report
Co-Presidents Report for 14th January 2026
Welcome back to the first meeting at Peppergreen Farm for 2026. Special welcome to Evelyn Lehmann and Phil Britton. Ted Gretgrix and Stew Annan joined via Zoom
Supporting Harcourt Fire Relief
Discussed ways to help those affected by recent Harcourt fires
Rotary Club of Castlemaine is coordinating relief efforts
Funds available from Vic Government and other sources
Decision: Wait and see what is needed, then support RC of Castlemaine when the time comes
Proceeds from the Australia Day BBQ will go to this project
Signs to be made to inform the public
Welcoming New Karen Families
Many new arrivals lack furniture and personal items
Graeme Lynas and John Cannon will collect a list of items for donation and storage
Contact them if you have suitable items
Board paper to be prepared for future support planning
Comet Hill Reserve Tree Care
Phil Britton updated on tree care needs
Volunteers needed to help water trees during hot, dry period
Contact Phil (0409 046 066) or Stew (0474 515 412) for details
Australia Day & Market Committees
Committees are busy organizing for the day
More volunteers needed—contact Kevin at 0428996619 if you or someone you know can help
Invitation is open to all bulletin readers
Co-Presidents Cathie & Allie
The family (with Rob) who received the recent donations Graeme spoke about
One of the beds provided
Australia Day Family Day and Market update
The Australia Day Family Day and Market have again received support from the CoGB and will take place on Australia Day 2026 on Monday 26 January 2026 at Lake Weeroona. Market starts at 9am Family activities at 10am.
Peter Rainey met with a motivated and excited Market Committee to continue planning and confirming the format and events of the day.
Please direct enquiries to the webpage or Market email address- markets@rcobs.com.au
Wanted volunteers to support our Aust. Day roster
Kevin Reade is putting out the call to members who may have family and/or friends who would be willing to volunteer some time at Australia Day at Lake Weeroona. We need some more people on the roster to ensure we have good capacity on the day.
If anybody is willing to give some time in their day to support this community project, please contact Kevin Reade on 0428 996 619
Guest Speaker February 4th- Dianne Dempsey
Dianne Dempsey, well known Bendigo author, will be our guest speaker on Wednesday February 4th. Di will speak about her book "Saving Dragons" which outlines the life of Russell Jack, a wonderful Bendigo personality, and his contribution to the Community. This may be of interest to others. Partners, family members and friends are most welcome to join us.
"Saving Dragons" is on sale at Bookish in Hargreaves Street and at the Golden Dragon museum.
The Noticeboard
Each week various information come into the Bulletin email, small bits to add into the bulletin that doesn't really go anywhere else but may be good to know. Sometimes it's an announcement, an invitation, an update or advertisement.
Here are this week's tidbits:
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"On to Conference" or "On to Impact Summit"
Are you considering going or have already booked to go to the Impact Summit in Horsham, then I would really like to know so that we can look at whether we hold a club event or not. At this time, I know that we have five members with accommodation booked. Please email or text me if you are already booked or are considering going.
I will keep you updated when I know more about the Summit program.
Note: Two speakers have been added to the Summit Speaker list. Click on the link below to see details.
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